New Mexico § 13-4-7 - Use of New Mexico timber in public buildings required
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-4-7 — Use of New Mexico timber in public buildings required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4-7. Use of New Mexico timber in public buildings required
In the construction, erection or repair of all of its public buildings and structures
the state of New Mexico and all counties, municipalities and townships therein, and
all agencies, bureaus or political divisions or subdivisions of the state government
are hereby required to use, whenever the species of lumber necessary for such construction
or repair work is available in this state, such species of lumber produced from the
timber grown in the state of New Mexico; and no person employed to draw specifications
therefor shall so word such specifications as to discriminate against any lumber produced
from New Mexico as grown timber.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 13-4-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-4-7 cover?
Section 13-4-7 ("Use of New Mexico timber in public buildings required") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 13-4-7?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-4-7" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 13-4-7 apply to my situation?
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